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Greece: IPI to join international press freedom mission to Athens

Between 25 and 27 September 2023, eight international press freedom and freedom of expression organisations will conduct a joint advocacy and fact-finding mission to Athens. Following the parliamentary elections and nomination of the new government, the delegation will examine the challenges to media freedom, pluralism and independence in Greece and the impact of measures taken […]

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IPI demands investigation into use of Pegasus against Galina Timchenko

IPI and its global network demand a swift investigation by German authorities into the use of Pegasus spyware against IPI member Galina Timchenko, the executive editor and founder of Meduza, a major independent Russian media outlet based in Latvia. IPI also demands the urgent adoption of a European ban on the use of spyware technologies […]

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IJ4EU Interview: ‘The system doesn’t work, and that’s scary’

Ukraine’s bid to defend itself against its Russian invaders has been plagued by ammunition shortages. After months of investigating why, a cross-border team of journalists blames it on confusion in Europe’s palaces and munitions factories. Ukraine’s ongoing counteroffensive started later than planned due to weapons supply delays, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in July. But over a year […]

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Zimbabwe: IPI urges the new government to prioritize media freedom and safety of journalists

The IPI global network calls on the newly elected government of Zimbabwe to demonstrate its commitment to safeguarding democracy and access to information by prioritizing press freedom and the safety of journalists. We urge the government to take concrete steps to ensure that journalists can work freely and independently, including by ensuring accreditation and registration […]

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